Reconstruct terminal components

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Western Pacific Region awarded the Department of Transportation State of Hawaii, Airports Division, $5,813,333.33 on August 21, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to reconstruct terminal components at Hilo International Airport by modernizing the fire sprinkler system, which has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project cost; a companion Airport Terminal Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion. Performance occurs in Hilo, Hawaii, with an ultimate completion date of August 20, 2030. The Airport Improvement Program assists public-use airport sponsors in developing a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs through investment in airport infrastructure supporting long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing terminal by modernizing the fire sprinkler system that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport terminal program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hilo, hawaii.